One of the most powerful illusions in addiction is functionality. People continue working, parenting, socializing, and paying ...

Addiction casts a wide net across society, entangling people of all ages and walks of life in its intricate web. Beyond the stereotypes and assumptions that often surround substance abuse lies a ...

It’s not only people addicted to alcohol or drugs who experience significant withdrawal symptoms if they stop using. Antidepressant (AD) withdrawal symptoms are also common, can be severe and ...

United States, 8th Aug 2024 - In today's world, prescription drug addiction has become a growing concern that affects millions of people across the globe. Early recognition of signs could be very ...

When I entered rehab at 23, I learned that trauma was a thread woven into most addiction stories. Many people in my program described horrific neglect or maltreatment, including sexual abuse, they had ...

A life-threatening condition called sepsis kills hundreds of people in American jails and prisons each year, a USA TODAY investigation has found, but inmates with a history of drug use are at ...

How political red tape and a drug company’s thirst for profits limited the reach of a drug that experts believe could have reduced the opioid epidemic’s toll. Credit...Photo illustration by Ben Denzer ...

Here’s some groovy news. A mind-bending blast from the past — once hailed as a “wonder drug” that could cure everything from anxiety to addiction — is making a comeback. In the first trial of its kind ...